Bionics / ResearchFlying robots - as agile as a fruit fly

The flying robot developed by researchers at Delft University of Technology can perform complex flight maneuvers based on the model of the fruit fly. Based on this, more maneuverable drones should become feasible - also in terms of price.

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Lead developer Matej Karásek with his flying robot DelFly Nimble
© TU Delft

The 'MAVLab' at TU Delft has been developing flying robots inspired by insect flight for ten years. According to the university, 'DelFly Nimble' is the first robot that can be manufactured using conventional processes and commercially available components and is suitable for use in the real world. The picture shows the main developer Matej Karásek from TU Delft.

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